PIANO CONCERTS
Mostly Chopin, mostly Poland, mostly an hour long. The 9 below cover the Warsaw and Krakow recital rooms and the salon programmes elsewhere, with seat prices and whether a glass is included.
Spend 50 minutes hearing Chopin’s nocturnes, mazurkas, polonaises, and other works in a small concert hall on Sławkowska Street. English-speaking staff welcome you, and the ticket includes a glass of wine plus access to a Chopin gallery. Expect stairs to the second floor and a changing program by Polish pianists.
“Radoslaw Gozdzikowdki is a very talented pianiste. A great moment”
Spend 55 minutes with professional pianists in Warsaw’s Dean’s Palace, next to St. John’s Archcathedral. You’ll hear Chopin on a high-quality KAWAI grand piano, surrounded by paintings at the Museum of the Warsaw Archdiocese. The small hall creates close-up acoustics and a calm evening setting, with concerts by artists such as Maria Silva and Mamiko Ueya.
“Great atmosphere and a really excellent pianist. Goosebumps feeling.”
Spend 50 minutes with a live pianist in Gdansk's 13th-century St. Catherine's Church. The candlelit program changes daily and may include Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. Performances are hosted in English or Polish, with small-group seating and heaters available in colder weather.
“A wonderful experience in a delightful setting. Our pianist was talented and told us about the pieces. Plenty of heaters to keep us warm too.”
Spend about an hour at Krakow’s historic Chopin Gallery, where a professional pianist performs a selection of Chopin’s best-known works after a short biography introduction. You’ll receive a complimentary glass of wine, choose your own seat in the small concert room, and leave with the Main Market Square close by for an easy evening stroll.
“This was a wonderful concert. The pianist was very talented. The venue was a little tricky to find. Once you find the street address, you need to step in and walk up two flights of stairs to get to the small concert hall. It was easy to miss, but well worth the hunt!”
Spend 50 minutes with Krakow’s Chopin Chamber Trio in a baroque monastery hall near Wawel Castle. Piano, violin, and cello bring Chopin, Mozart, Vivaldi, klezmer, opera, Polish folk music, and film themes to life. You’ll hear a varied program, enjoy excellent acoustics, and receive a glass of wine or sparkling wine with the VIP booking.
“Beautiful setting. Such talented musicians, and great value for money.”
Meet at Bernardyńska 2 at 8:00 pm for about an hour of Chopin played by a professional pianist in a historic church and monastery setting. Doors open at 7:30. Choose regular or VIP seating, with VIP tickets including a glass of wine. Expect a small, quiet concert rather than a large formal recital.
“It was a unique experience! Great classic music! Excellent musician! Good glass of red wine! A nice little chat with the young pianist.”
Spend one hour with a live pianist performing Chopin alongside piano arrangements of Verdi, Mascagni, Puccini, Debussy, Gershwin, and Italian composer G. Ponte. Concerts run Monday to Saturday at the Waldensian Church and Sundays at the Methodist Church. English and Italian assistance is available, and church seating is wheelchair accessible.
“Buen pianista, pero no siguió todo el guión. Hubo un par de piezas que no tocó: Fantasie Impromptu de Chopin y Claro de luna de Debussy.”
You’ll hear Chopin performed by a pianist at 6:00 PM in a historic Roman church, surrounded by candlelight and natural acoustics. The 50-minute concert suits classical music fans and curious Rome visitors alike. Seating is limited, the church is wheelchair accessible, and English-speaking hosting is provided.
Spend 150 minutes with pianist and composer Luis de Arquer at El Teatre més Petit del Món in Gràcia. The Saturday concert blends Beethoven, Chopin, original compositions, and improvisation inside his 1890 home. Afterward, enjoy cava in a candlelit garden. The setting is intimate, personal, and best suited to adults and children aged seven or older.
“El lugar es especial, la actuación impecable. Muy recomendable.”
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